31Claims against certain employers

31 Claims against certain employers (1) In this section, ***employer*** means an employer who, in respect of a financial year— (a) does not pay, and is not liable to pay, rateable remuneration that exceeds the exemption limit; and (b) does not employ an apprentice. (2) A claim for compensation against an employer within the meaning of this section must first be given to or served on the employer. (3) The employer must lodge the claim with the Authority within 5 days of receiving it. (4) If a person making a claim for compensation under this section becomes aware that the employer— (a) has not complied with subsection (3); or (b) is refusing to receive the claim— that person may lodge the claim with the Authority.